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RCI-MT.004.0802.001

Tangy Chicken Leg Quarters

Chicken, Leg Quarters, Frozen by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 2

Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner

Method

1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Spray a baking dish with vegetable cooking spray to prevent sticking.
3
Pat the skinned chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels, then arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
4
Sprinkle garlic powder evenly over both sides of the chicken leg quarters.
5
Whisk together the unsweetened applesauce and reduced sodium soy sauce in a small bowl until well combined.
6
Pour the applesauce-soy sauce mixture over the chicken leg quarters, ensuring they are evenly coated.
1 minutes
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured at the thickest part of the thigh.
35 minutes
8
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.